Mike Senna, well known from the remote-control R2-D2 replica he built in 2003, finished building a working WALL-E replica from the Pixar film in 2012. Completely scratch built, as there are no hobbiest parts available. He began building WALL-E’s girlfriend Eve in 2014.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Tustin Library presentation
Mike spoke at the Tustin Library about building and using his robots, to an audience mixed with kids and adults of all ages. He encourages the audience to persevere while pursuing their passions and then share their discoveries with others who have similar interests. After the presentation and Q&A, audience members may come forward to get photographs with the robots.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
CHOC Visit
WALL-E visited pediatric patients at CHOC (Children's Hospital Orange County). Here's some photos taken in the lobby before his rounds on the patient floors. WALL-E rolled up to the bedside of a blind patient so he could touch WALL-E's head and hold WALL-E's cockroach friend, Hal, as his mom described how they look. It's always cool to brighten the day for these kids and their families.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Saturday, April 4, 2015
WonderCon Anaheim 2015
Eve, although still a work in progress, appeared alongside WALL-E at WonderCon on Saturday, as part of the R2 Builders booth. Crowds were huge this year, and they enjoyed watching Eve's eyes blinking and hearing her say her name and "Directive?"
Here's a tested.com interview from the event, where you can see Eve in action:
http://www.tested.com/art/makers/520127-making-real-life-size-eve-robot-wall-e/
Here's a tested.com interview from the event, where you can see Eve in action:
http://www.tested.com/art/makers/520127-making-real-life-size-eve-robot-wall-e/
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